The Last Mile Radio

“You Are Not Forgotten”: Sway Calloway on Hope, Prison, and Second Chances

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:38:06 +0000

In this crossover episode, we present a segment from SiriusXM 45's "Sway In The Morning", in which Sway Calloway reflects on his emotional visit to the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, sharing firsthand stories about the humanity, intelligence, and potential of incarcerated individuals. The conversation explores how rehabilitation programs focused on education, skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and emotional support can dramatically reduce recidivism while improving public safety. Listeners will hear moving calls from former corrections officers, family members of incarcerated individuals, and parents using the discussion as a teaching moment for their children. The episode also examines systemic issues surrounding sentencing, reentry barriers, literacy, poverty, and generational incarceration, while highlighting how hope, mentorship, and practical opportunity can fundamentally change lives.

(00:00:00) Introduction to Sway’s visit to the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and The Last Mile’s mission
(00:01:38) Sway describes the atmosphere inside San Quentin and the emotional reactions from incarcerated men during his visit
(00:04:24) Discussion about empathy, rehabilitation, and The Last Mile’s impact on recidivism and public safety
(00:07:14) Former corrections officer and social worker discusses prison conditions, resources, and humanity inside the prison system
(00:10:20) Former federal prison recreation director explains how music programs unified incarcerated people and created hope
(00:13:47) Mother calls with her son after a school suspension and uses the conversation as a lesson about choices and consequences
(00:19:22) Sway reflects on prison, bad decisions, and the importance of rehabilitation programs for reentry into society
(00:20:00) Caller shares his cousin’s journey through incarceration, education, and preparing for release after decades in prison
(00:24:25) Sway discusses San Quentin’s rehabilitation initiatives, including service dog programs and the removal of death row facilities
(00:25:53) The Last Mile co-founder Chris Redlitz joins the show to discuss prison reform, education, and the transformation of San Quentin
(00:28:37) Chris Redlitz shares success stories of formerly incarcerated students becoming software engineers at major tech companies
(00:32:52) Discussion about recidivism, workforce training, skilled trades, and preparing incarcerated people for modern employment opportunities
(00:36:32) Sway and Chris discuss hope as a catalyst for transformation and rehabilitation inside prison systems
(00:39:00) Sway and the crew reflect humorously on the prison visit and the realities of prison yard culture and invisible boundaries
(00:42:00) Mike Muse discusses literacy, parenting, education gaps, and the school-to-prison pipeline affecting underserved communities

Information On Sway In The Morning: https://www.siriusxm.com/hosts/sway-calloway
Sway's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuS96jkLKpTaGB_OWnwZV_A

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

Reimagining Prison Through Public Health

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Sat, 9 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Prison environments shape human behavior in profound ways. Years spent in conditions defined by stress, isolation, surveillance, and constant vigilance affect the body, the mind, and the ability to relate to other people. Yet after that experience, society expects people to return home prepared to build relationships, regulate emotions, hold jobs, and reintegrate into their communities. This episode explores how incarceration functions as a public health issue and why the conditions inside correctional facilities play a major role in determining outcomes after release. In collaboration with the Brennan Center for Justice, this is part two of a two-episode series exploring their recent national report on innovative prison reform efforts across the United States focused on dignity, safety, normalization, and rehabilitation.

Featuring insights from LB Eisen, Senior Director of the Justice Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, Darrell Norcott, Director of Community Partnerships and Special Projects at AMEND, and Courtney Grubb, Statewide Program Administrator for the Washington Way at the Washington State Department of Corrections, this episode examines prison reform through the lens of public health. Through the AMEND initiative and the Washington Way, we explore how system-wide culture change can reshape correctional environments through staff wellness initiatives, restrictive housing reform, dynamic security, normalization, and relationship-based safety. The episode examines how prolonged isolation impacts both incarcerated people and correctional staff, how communication and mentorship can reduce violence, and how prison systems can evolve into environments that support stability, rehabilitation, and long-term cultural change.

Episode Outline:

(00:00:00) Prison as a public health issue shaped by stress, trauma, and isolation
(00:01:05) Brennan Center report overview and introduction to the AMEND model
(00:02:00) Interview with LB Eisen on incarceration and unmet human needs
(00:04:03) Restrictive housing, isolation, and rebuilding human interaction
(00:07:08) Correctional officers as participants in rehabilitation and reform
(00:10:12) Shifting prison culture through everyday human interaction
(00:11:18) Introduction to AMEND and the public health framework for incarceration
(00:13:14) Individualized care and treating prison as a health environment
(00:14:38) The Washington Way and system-wide correctional reform
(00:17:10) Staff burnout, PTSD, and the public health crisis affecting corrections officers
(00:19:00) Why AMEND begins reform in the most volatile prison environments
(00:22:01) Violence, trauma exposure, and transforming prison conditions upstream
(00:24:00) Dynamic security and relationship-based safety inside prisons
(00:25:50) Communication as a tool for reducing violence and de-escalation
(00:29:27) Normalization and redesigning prison environments around dignity
(00:30:19) Staff wellness, environmental redesign, and institutional culture change
(00:31:18) Contact staff, mentorship, and progression-focused rehabilitation
(00:33:16) Defining normalization and aligning prison conditions with reentry goals
(00:34:32) Why lasting prison reform depends on culture change
(00:35:41) Transforming restrictive housing through engagement and human interaction
(00:39:06) A case study of someone leaving restrictive housing after 31 years
(00:40:42) Resident-led innovation and proposal-driven prison programming
(00:41:55) Gardening programs, peer mentorship, and Norway prison exchange initiatives
(00:44:28) Scaling AMEND and adapting reform across entire prison systems
(00:47:08) Learning organizations, decarceration, and long-term transformation
(00:49:26) Core AMEND principles: public health, normalization, and dynamic security
(00:50:22) How prisons can evolve into systems that learn and adapt
(00:51:20) Closing reflections and resources for learning more about AMEND

Episode Resources:

Brennan Center for Justice — Source of the national prison reform report discussed throughout the episode
AMEND at UCSF — Primary initiative featured in the episode
The Washington Way — WA Statewide implementation of AMEND principles
The Last Mile — Podcast producer and reform organization

Inside the Movement to Humanize Prison in America

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Prison is designed to be a fundamentally abnormal experience—one that removes autonomy, suppresses individuality, and restructures daily life around control and compliance. Yet at the end of that experience, we expect people to return to society as self-directed individuals capable of making decisions, building relationships, holding jobs, and forming identities beyond incarceration.

This episode explores that central tension: if the daily experience of prison is misaligned with the outcomes we want, then the structure of daily life inside facilities becomes one of the most important variables in criminal justice reform. In collaboration with the Brennan Center for Justice, this is part one of a two-episode series exploring their recent national report examining innovative prison reform efforts across the United States focused on normalization, dignity, safety, and rehabilitation.

Featuring insights from LB Eisen of the Brennan Center for Justice, Nick Turner of the Vera Institute of Justice, Restoring Promise director Chloe Aquart, and former participant turned researcher Christopher Belcher, this episode focuses on the foundational ideas highlighted in the report. Through the Restoring Promise initiative, we examine redesigned housing units for young adults built around mentorship, responsibility, restorative practices, and meaningful out-of-cell time.

The conversation explores what it means to humanize correctional environments—creating spaces where people are treated as individuals capable of growth, where staff operate as mentors and stabilizers, and where safety emerges from relationships rather than coercion—suggesting that when incarceration is organized around dignity, prisons can better prepare people for life after release while improving conditions for both residents and staff.

Episode Resources:

Brennan Center for Justice — Source of the national prison reform report discussed throughout the episode
Vera Institute of Justice — Developer of the Restoring Promise model
Restoring Promise — Primary case study for humanizing prison culture
The Last Mile — Referenced as a workforce and education program example
Designing for Dignity

Rebuilding Hope After a Wrongful Conviction with Gio Romero

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:59:27 +0000

Episode Outline:

(00:00:00) Tara Trask introduces Gio Hernandez Romero and his wrongful conviction case.
(00:03:17) Growing up in Los Angeles and his family background.
(00:08:39) How police label young people as gang members.
(00:14:19) Being tried as an adult and facing a 50-years-to-life sentence.
(00:16:47) Spending six years in jail before conviction and sentencing.
(00:18:00) Adjusting to life in prison and the loss of hope.
(00:19:00) How his sister and family kept him motivated to keep learning.
(00:23:12) Loyola Law School’s Juvenile Innocence and Fair Sentencing Clinic takes his case.
(00:25:00) The Conviction Integrity Unit’s role in reopening and exonerating his case.
(00:29:14) Broader discussion on wrongful convictions and needed criminal justice reform.
(00:33:00) Joining The Last Mile and learning to code while incarcerated.
(00:35:30) How coding and education restored his purpose and self-worth.

(00:37:49) Returning to freedom and facing culture shock after 17 years.
(00:40:12) Learning to live as an adult for the first time and gaining independence.
(00:49:10) Sharing a message of hope and perseverance with others inside.
(00:55:06) The cell phone evidence that proved his innocence.
(00:57:00) Closing thoughts on gratitude, healing, and the power of reform.

Building Careers Inside Prison with April Bosworth and Michelle Cirocco

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

April Bosworth is a graduate of The Last Mile program and now a Website Specialist at Televerde, where she previously served as a teaching assistant inside of prison helping other incarcerated women learn coding. Michelle Cirocco is the Chief Social Responsibility Officer at Televerde and the Executive Director of the Televerde Foundation, organizations that for nearly 30 years have pioneered employment and reentry models for incarcerated women. Under their leadership, Televerde has grown into a global B2B sales and marketing firm whose clients include Microsoft, Adobe, Dell, and SAP, offering incarcerated women the opportunity to build careers that lead to long-term success after release. Their work has supported thousands of women, resulting in a 95% post-release employment rate and less than 2% recidivism.

In this conversation, April shares how she discovered coding through The Last Mile, overcame self-doubt, and built confidence by learning problem-solving and resourcefulness—skills that carried her into a corporate role while still incarcerated. Michelle reflects on her own journey through prison and describes how programs like Televerde and The Last Mile provide not just training but also financial independence, dignity, and a bridge to meaningful careers after release. Together they explore critical issues such as imposter syndrome, the stigma of incarceration, and the transformative power of being able to earn a fair wage behind bars. For those interested in criminal justice reform, this episode offers a compelling look at scalable models that reduce recidivism, break generational cycles of poverty, and prove that second chances create value for individuals, families, and businesses alike—making it essential listening for advocates, employers, and policymakers.

Episode Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction and Guest Backgrounds

(00:01:20) April’s Journey from The Last Mile to Televerde

(00:03:20) Learning Resourcefulness and Problem-Solving in Coding

(00:06:00) Building Confidence Through Asking Questions and Making Mistakes

(00:07:00) Michelle on the Power of Safe Learning Environments in Prison

(00:09:00) The Origins and Growth of the Televerde Model

(00:11:30) Proven Success: Employment, Salaries, and Reduced Recidivism

(00:13:00) Bridging the Gap Between Incarceration and Reentry

(00:14:30) The Role of Loyalty, Gratitude, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

(00:16:30) Televerde’s Culture of Belonging and Encouragement

(00:17:30) Messages to People Still Incarcerated – Using Time to Transform

(00:20:00) Michelle’s Personal Story and Life-Changing Advice from Prison

(00:23:00) Explaining Televerde’s Business Model and Client Partnerships

(00:26:00) Televerde Foundation, Employment Rates, and Low Recidivism

(00:28:00) April on Financial Independence While Incarcerated and Beyond

Fighting for a Fair Chance at Microsoft with Shelley Winner

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In this interview, Shelley shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in a home shaped by addiction to battling her own struggles with substance abuse, incarceration, and federal charges before finding sobriety and purpose. She recounts the turning point of discovering she was pregnant while incarcerated, her persistence in seeking treatment despite systemic barriers, and the faith-driven mindset shift that became the foundation of her recovery. Shelley details the challenges of reentry, including her fight against discrimination during Microsoft’s hiring process and the pivotal role of San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance in securing her first job in tech.

Episode Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction and Shelley’s Early Life in a Home Shaped by Addiction
(00:04:00) Bartending in North Dakota and Returning to Drug Use
(00:06:00) Entering the Drug Trade and Federal Investigation
(00:09:00) Sting Operation, Surveillance, and Arrest
(00:14:00) Jail Time, Detox, and Facing Withdrawal
(00:16:00) Pregnancy, Sobriety, and Turning Toward Treatment
(00:19:00) Fighting for Admission into a Faith-Based Program
(00:21:00) Surrender, Mindset Shift, and Beginning Recovery
(00:24:00) Transition to Reentry and Dreams of Working in Tech
(00:25:00) Microsoft Job Application and Background Check Challenge
(00:28:00) Invoking the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
(00:31:00) Securing the Job and Excelling at Microsoft
(00:33:00) Rising to Top Sales Rep and Winning Microsoft’s Gold Club Award
(00:35:00) Microsoft Changes Hiring Policies and Launches LEAP Program
(00:37:00) Advocacy for Fair Chance Hiring and Broadening Opportunities
(00:41:00) Founding Winner’s Circle: Mindset, Literacy, and Sales Training
(00:44:00) Message to Incarcerated Listeners: Hope, Programs, and Change
(00:45:00) Expanding Winner’s Circle to 25 Prisons Nationwide
(00:46:00) Closing Reflections on the Power of Stories and Programs

Dr. James "JC" Cavitt: rom A Life Sentence To A Legacy Of Healing And Education

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. James JC Cavitt is the Executive Director of Project Rebound at CSU Fullerton, a transformative program supporting justice-impacted students as they reenter academic life and broader society. He was previously a founding student of The Last Mile’s inaugural class at San Quentin State Prison, where he began his remarkable journey from incarceration to academia. Today, Dr. Cavitt holds a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, an accomplished spoken word poet, and a nationally recognized advocate for criminal justice reform. His scholarly work centers on the impacts of incarceration on emotional intimacy post-release—a subject deeply informed by his own life experience.

In this episode, Dr. Cavitt shares an intimate and powerful narrative that begins with a life sentence at age 17 and culminates in crossing the stage as “Dr. Cavitt” decades later. He speaks candidly about the emotional weight of having his dream of becoming a pediatrician denied due to a felony conviction, and how mentorship, community, and programs like The Last Mile helped him reimagine that dream through the lens of healing and mental health. Particularly compelling is his concept of the “trauma equation,” which underscores the importance of understanding the path that leads to incarceration—not just the outcome. For those passionate about systemic solutions, Dr. Cavitt’s reflections on confronting trauma, reclaiming identity, and pursuing education inside prison walls offer a profound blueprint for reform

Homeboy Industries - Tom Vozzo

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week, Tara visits Homeboy Industries, an organization that helps gang members and formerly incarcerated people transition into productive, independent lives. Hear her captivating conversation with former CEO of Homeboy, Tom Vozzo.

Franky Carillo Returns

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Tara Trask, Franky Carillo) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Frank Cariilo, a formerly incarcerated, and fully exonerated man who was falsely accused and wrongfully convicted, joins Tara to catch up after he ran for public office, and what life is like in the years after returning home.

San Quentin Trans Day of Visibility

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week, Tara interviews members of the San Quentin Trans community, including incarcerated resident Jamie Acosta, corrections officer Mandi Hauwert, and a notable actor and activist David Sea to discuss what life is like for trans people within the prison system.

Khalid Cannon of Put Me In!

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Tara Trask, Khalid Cannon) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week, Khalid Cannon joins Tara to chat about his organization Put Me In! that helps give children of incarcerated parents better access to athletics, and all the great developmental benefits that participation in sports provides.

Zach Skow

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Tara Trask, Zach Skow) — Mon, 19 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week, Tara talks with Zach Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts, about how his dogs saved his life. Hear how he turned his rock-bottom into a purpose that helps both incarcerated people and rescue dogs throughout California.

The LA Fires - Chief Royal Ramey

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Tara Trask, Chief Royal Ramey) — Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week, Tara dives into the complex issues associated with the involvement of currently incarcerated people working on the front lines of California's seasonal wild fires. Chief Royal Ramey joins Tara to discuss how fighting fires became his life's calling as through it, he discovered the value of public service. Hear how he is paving the road for formerly incarcerated people to pursue fire fighting as a career after they are paroled.

Our New Host!

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Beverly Parenti, Tara Trask) — Mon, 5 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week, The Last Mile founders, Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti introduce the new host of The Last Mile Radio, Tara Trask!

Tara Trask (Re-release)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, Tara Trask) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Originally published 2/17/25, civil jury consultant Tara Trask joins Ryan Leaf to tell her story. Hear how her early days of working with Dr. Phil in Texas influenced her career, and how her transformation through sobriety changed her perspective about the criminal justice system.

Nike Exec. Larry Miller (Re-release)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Larry Miller, Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Originally published 2/3/25, Nike executive and manager of the Jordan brand, Larry Miller joins host Ryan Leaf to tell his story. Hear about his decision to tell the story of his journey through the criminal justice system prior to his incredibly successful career in sports branding.

San Quentin - Visit - 3

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week is the last of our 3 episodes recorded inside California's San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Hear interviews with Lt. Berry, student Raheem, and then classroom facilitator Katy Gilbert and Rusty Bechtold from CalPIA, the California Prison Industry Authority.

San Quentin Visit - 2

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week, Ryan talks with 3 TLM students in San Quentin about their time inside, and how TLM is helping them find hope for a positive future on the outside.

San Quentin Visit - 1

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, Chase Andes, Rahsaan Thomas) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week is the first of 3 episodes featuring Ryan's interviews within the newly renamed San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in California, where The Last Mile began. In this episode, Ryan chats with new warden Chase Andes about his upbringing, and how every step in his career was leading him to become the progressive warden that he is. Also, Ryan speaks with Rahsaan "New York" Thomas, co-host of the massively popular podcast Ear Hustle.

Chris Fabricant of The Innocence Project (re-run)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, Chris Fabricant) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

(Originally aired January 11th, 2025) This week, Ryan is joined by Chris Fabricant from The Innocence Project. Hear how he and his colleagues are trying to not only reverse wrongful convictions for innocent incarcerated people, but also how they're working to undo the criminal justice system's reliance on junk science on which so many wrongful convictions are based.

Timothy "Red" Littlepage

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, Timothy Littlepage) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:47:01 +0000

This week, Ryan sits down with TLM student turned employee, Timothy "Red" Littlepage to hear his story, from inside out. Hear him with Ryan from inside Putnamville Correctional, and again, with Kevin McKracken ... after he was released from prison!

Putnamville Correctional - Part 2

podcasts@siriusxm.com (SiriusXM) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, hear 3 separate interviews with students enrolled in TLM's programs inside Indiana's Putnamville Correctional Facility.

JJ Velasquez & Dan Slepian (Rerun)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, JJ Velasquez, Dan Slepian) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, JJ Velasquez and Dan Slepian join host Ryan Leaf. Hear JJ tell his story of wrongful conviction and incarceration, how he learned to persevere through unbearable conditions, and where he found salvation and hope before ultimately being released after spending 21 years behind bars.

Putnamville Correctional - Part 1

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Ryan addresses a group of students enrolled in TLM's programs inside Indiana's Putnamville Correctional Facility. Hear him tell his story and express the importance of redemption and transformation as they approach a new life after they're released.

The Indiana Pacers

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, The Indiana Pacers, Kevin McCracken) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This week, members of the Indiana Pacers Corporation join Ryan to discuss their efforts in second-chance hiring of formerly incarcerated people. Hear the story of how hiring a TLM graduate wasn't just a second chance hire, but the right hire for the job.

Tara Trask

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, Tara Trask) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, civil jury consultant Tara Trask joins Ryan Leaf to tell her story. Hear how her early days of working with Dr. Phil in Texas influenced her career, and how her transformation through sobriety changed her perspective about the criminal justice system.

Nike Exec. Larry Miller

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Larry Miller, Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Nike executive and manager of the Jordan brand, Larry Miller joins host Ryan Leaf to tell his story. Hear about his decision to tell the story of his journey through the criminal justice system prior to his incredibly successful career in sports branding.

Michael Harry-O Harris

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Michael Harry-O Harris, Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, the co-founder of Death Row Records and creator of Community First, Michael "Harry-O" Harris, joins Ryan to tell the story of his early life in East L.A., co-founding Death Row Records, his 30-plus years behind bars, his partnership with The Last Mile, and much more.

Nathan Hochman

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Nathan Hochman, Harry O Harris, Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, District Attorney of Los Angeles County Nathan Hochman joins Ryan Leaf to discuss the state of criminal justice in southern California and how you can be both tough on crime, and reasonable with sentencing.

Chris Fabricant of The Innocence Project

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, Chris Fabricant) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Ryan is joined by Chris Fabricant from The Innocence Project. Hear how he and his colleagues are trying to not only reverse wrongful convictions for innocent incarcerated people, but also how they're working to undo the criminal justice system's reliance on junk science on which so many wrongful convictions are based.

Warden Doug Fender

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, Doug Fender) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Ryan is joined by his former Warden, Doug Fender. Hear how Ryan was perceived by prison staff, what its like to work in the criminal justice system and what is was like to witness Ryan's transformation.

JJ Velasquez & Dan Slepian

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf, JJ Velasquez, Dan Slepian) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

New TLM Radio host - Ryan Leaf - Continued pt. 2

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

New TLM Radio host Ryan Leaf shares his experience of going back to give a talk in the TLM classroom at Montana State Prison, where he spent the majority of his incarceration.

New TLM Host Ryan Leaf - His Story, Continued

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 15:23:10 +0000

New TLM Host Ryan Leaf continues his story, from professional football through injury, addiction, and prison.

TLM Radio's New Host - NFL Star Ryan Leaf

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris is joined by TLM Radio's new host, NFL Star Ryan Leaf. Hear his story of meteoric rise as a star quarterback, and his epic fall from grace after becoming addicted to opioid pain killers, leading to a very public scandal and prison sentence in a Montana prison. Hear how to he turned his life around, found broadcasting and is now our new host.

Gabrielle Perry (replay)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Gabrielle Perry, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

(Originally published August 5, 2024) This week, Chris and E are joined by Gabrielle Perry, Founder and Executive Director of the Thurman Perry Foundation. Hear her personal story of incarceration, how her experience mimics those of so many incarcerated women across the country, and how her foundation is helping care and provide for this under-served population while they're inside, and after returning to society.

Ken Oliver (replay)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ken Oliver, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

(Originally aired June 10th, 2023) A victim of California's mass-incarcerating Three Strikes law, philanthropist Ken Oliver tells Chris and E the story of his conviction, sentencing, solitary confinement and ultimate release after studying the law and fighting for his freedom. Hear how his self-education in prison enabled him to be a leader inside, and prepared him to become an advocate outside.

Alice Marie Johnson (replay)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Alice Marie Johnson) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

(Originally aired June 3rd, 2024) This week, Chris and E are joined by formerly federally incarcerated criminal justice advocate Alice Marie Johnson. Hear her intense story of she turned domestic hardship into career success, until it all came crashing down with an egregious miscarriage of justice. After being noticed by Kim Kardashian and Ivanka Trump, Alice turned her life around and continues to work for the betterment of the over-sentenced and formerly incarcerated.

Jerry Killedjian

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Kevin McCracken, Jerry Killedjian) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and guest host Kevin McKraken are joined by Jerry Killedjian. Hear his story of redemption as he turned his life sentence without parole into a life giving back to the formerly incarcerated population as an employee at The Last Mile.

Franky Carillo

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Kevin McCracken, Chris Redlitz, Franky Carillo) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, wrongfully convicted and now commuted Franky Carillo joins Chris Redlitz and guest cohost Kevin Mckraken. Hear the story of how he was sentenced to life at 16 years old for a crime he didn't commit.

Beverly Parenti (replay)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Beverly Parenti) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

(Originally aired April 1,2024) This week, Chris and E welcome the co-founder of The Last Mile, Beverly Parenti. Hear how her father's story of escaping the holocaust to start a new life in the US shaped and inspired her efforts to take on criminal justice reform and fair second-chances for the formerly incarcerated.

Halim Flowers (replay)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Halim Flowers) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

(Originally published February 26, 2024) Artist, author and activist Halim Flowers joins Chris and E this week to tell his story of incarceration as a teenager, how he found and nurtured his creativity in prison, and his transition to international success upon his release. For more about Halim, visit https://www.halim-flowers.com/

JC Cavitt (Re-run)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, JC Cavitt) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

*Originally published October 2nd, 2023* Spoken word poet and TLM graduate JC Cavitt joins Chris and E to tell his story from a 25-to-life sentence to release. Hear how The Last Mile program gave him the technical and life skills he needed to be a ready for a life outside, in a totally new world.

Richard Cabral (Re-run)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Richard Cabral) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

*Originally Published February 19th, 2024* This week, formerly incarcerated, Emmy nominated actor Richard Cabral joins Chris and E to talk about his time in prison and the work he's doing to bring awareness to the mass incarceration of marginalized youth in the USA.

Father Greg Boyle (Re-run)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Fr. Greg Boyle) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

*Originally published February 12th, 2024* Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, a legendary rehabilitation center for gang members in Los Angeles, joins Chris and E to discuss his important work giving hope to the hopeless. Hear how his work has saved thousands from lives of violence and crime.

Shaka Senghor (Re-run)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Shaka Senghor) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Author and speaker Shaka Senghor joins Chris and E to discuss his youth, his descent into crime, and his transformation while serving time in prison. Hear how his focus on literature led him on a journey of redemption and hope. (Originally aired June 17th, 2023)

Nile Rodgers & Nancy Hunt of We Are Family Foundation (Re-run)

Mon, 2 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

(Originally aire May, 2024) This week, Chris and special guest host Beverly Parenti are joined by the co-founders of the We Are Family foundation; Grammy award winning musician Nile Rodgers and Nancy Hunt. Hear about how Nile and Nancy created the We Are Family Foundation in the wake of 9/11, and how various challenges throughout Nile's life inspired how We Are Family finds and fosters creative, problem-solving youth.

NFL Star Ryan Leaf (Re-run)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Beverly Parenti, Ryan Leaf, Maserati-E) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

(Originally aired April 15, 2024) Former NFL Star Quarterback Ryan Leaf joins Chris and guest host Beverly Parenti to tell his story of addiction, crime, incarceration and redemption. Hear how he went from being the number 2 pick in the NFL draft to a for-profit prison in Montana, and how teaching other incarcerated men how to read gave him hope for the future.

Danielle Ponder (Re--run)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Danielle Ponder, Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

(Originally aired October 23, 2023) Lawyer and musician Danielle Ponder joins Chris and E to discuss criminal justice reform, how her brother's incarceration inspired her to study and practice law, and her new career as a modern soul singer.

Dr. Juan Carlos Arauz

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Maserati-E, Kevin McKracken, Dr. Juan Carlos Arauz) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, E and Kevin McKracken are joined by Dr. Juan Carlos Arauz. Hear how he went from being illiterate at 19 years old to earning a PhD and proceeding to turn his lived experience into helping young people like him.

Gabrielle Perry

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Gabrielle Perry, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E are joined by Gabrielle Perry, Founder and Executive Director of the Thurman Perry Foundation. Hear her personal story of incarceration, how her experience mimics those of so many incarcerated women across the country, and how her foundation is helping care and provide for this under-served population while they're inside, and after returning to society.

Dr. Yehuda Pryce

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Dr. Yehuda Pryce) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Dr. Yehuda Pryce joins Chris and E to tell his story of transformation. From a youth filled with gang violence, to his incarceration and his commitment to God through Judaism.

Anthony Villalba

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Maserati-E, Kevin Kelly, Anthony Villalba) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, E and Kevin Kelly welcome Anthony Villalba to TLM Radio to hear his story of transformation. Hear how he turned his life of violence and gangs into a life advancing technology with The Last Mile coding program.

Kevin and Molly Kelly 2

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, The Kellys join TLM Radio for a second time, to tell a story of tragedy, resilience and recovery.

Fr. Greg Boyle - Replay

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Fr. Greg Boyle) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 14:56:47 +0000

Rafael Cuevas

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Kevin Kelly, Maserati-E) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, E and guest host Kevin Kelly are joined by program director for Guiding Rage Intro Power aka GRIP, Rafael (Rafa) Cuevas. Hear his own story of incarceration and solitary confinement, and how violence was intrinsic to his life before and during prison... until he realized that there might be a future for him on the outside.

Aloe Blacc - Replay

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Aloe Blacc, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:58:41 +0000

Grammy nominated artist, Aloe Blacc joins Chris and E to discuss his identity as an activist artist, or as he calls himself, an "artivist." Hear how he uses his platform to bring attention to important criminal justice reform issues.

Maggie Freleng

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Maserati-E, Kevin McCracken, Maggie Freleng) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, E and special guest host Kevin McCracken are joined by criminal justice activist and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maggie Freleng. Hear how her work has helped free innocent people from unjust prison sentences.

Michael "Harry-O" Harris - (Re-run)

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Michael Harris, Harry-O) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:37:57 +0000

Founder of Death Row Records, Michael "Harry-O" Harris joins E and Chris on TLM Radio. Hear his story of transformation from gangs and drug trafficking, to prison, and upon his release, founding Death Row Records with Suge Knight. Death Row Records launched the careers of rap legends Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur.

Alice Marie Johnson

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Alice Marie Johnson) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E are joined by formerly federally incarcerated criminal justice advocate Alice Marie Johnson. Hear her intense story of she turned domestic hardship into career success, until it all came crashing down with an egregious miscarriage of justice. After being noticed by Kim Kardashian and Ivanka Trump, Alice turned her life around and continues to work for the betterment of the over-sentenced and formerly incarcerated.

Reentry Advocate John Koufos

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, John Koufos, Beverly Parenti, Maserati-E) — Mon, 20 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Reentry Advocate and former attorney John Koufos, a long time friend of TLM join Chris and special guest host Beverly Parenti to tell his story. Hear how his reckoning with alcoholism was nearly fatal, and how his work in support of criminal justice reform is bolstered by his lived experience on both sides.

TLM Graduate Billie Edison

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Billie Edison, Chris Redlitz, Maserati E) — Mon, 13 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, TLM Graduate from Indiana Women's Correctional, Billie Edison joins Chris and E to tell her incredible story of transformation. Hear how TLM turned her life around from debilitating addiction to the job of her dreams with the Indiana Pacers.

Nile Rodgers & Nancy Hunt of We Are Family Foundation

Mon, 6 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and special guest host Beverly Parenti are joined by the co-founders of the We Are Family foundation; Grammy award winning musician Nile Rodgers and Nancy Hunt. Hear about how Nile and Nancy created the We Are Family Foundation in the wake of 9/11, and how various challenges throughout Nile's life inspired how We Are Family finds and fosters creative, problem-solving youth.

Fair Chance Hiring - Evan Feinberg

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This Week, Chris and special guest host Beverly Parenti are joined by Evan Feinberg; the Executive Director of Stand Together, an organization focused on solving our country's biggest problems. Hear how The Last Mile fits into their agenda, and how working together as a community of philanthropists gives Stand Together the might necessary to tackle the fundamental issues at the root of our most daunting challenges.

Fair Chance Hiring - Jonny McDonald NBCU

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati E, Jonny McDonald) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Jonny McDonald, Vice President at NBC Universal, joins Chris and E to tell his story of being justice impacted. Hear the story of his father's incarceration, his family's shame, and how NBCU's efforts in fair chance hiring inspired him to get involved and tell his story.

Fair Chance Hiring - NFL Star Ryan Leaf

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Beverly Parenti, Ryan Leaf) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:08:09 +0000

Former NFL Star Quarterback Ryan Leaf joins Chris and guest host Beverly Parenti to tell his story of addiction, crime, incarceration and redemption. Hear how he went from being the number 2 pick in the NFL draft to a for-profit prison in Montana, and how teaching other incarcerated men how to read gave him hope for the future.

Fair Chance Hiring - The LA Rams & Bank of America

Mon, 8 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E are joined by Jesse Rose and Molly Higgins from the LA Rams, and Stephanie Lomibao from Bank of America to discuss Fair Chance Hiring of the formley incarcerated population. From on-boarding people into what may be their first job ever, to financial literacy and active participation in the economy, hear about how companies like the Rams and BOA in partnership with The Last Mile are able to break the cycle of incarceration.

Beverly Parenti

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Beverly Parenti) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E welcome the co-founder of The Last Mile, Beverly Parenti. Hear how her father's story of escaping the holocaust to start a new life in the US shaped and inspired her efforts to take on criminal justice reform and fair second-chances for the formerly incarcerated.

G Martin

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Ken Oliver, Genevieve Martin) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and guest-co-host Ken Oliver are joined by Genevieve Martin (aka G), a leader in second-chance hiring. Hear about her start at Dave's Killer Bread, and how she unintentionally generated a powerful movement to give formerly incarcerated individuals real opportunities to interrupt the cycle of incarceration, provide for themselves and their families, and become productive members of society.

Halim Flowers

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Halim Flowers) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Artist, author and activist Halim Flowers joins Chris and E this week to tell his story of incarceration as a teenager, how he found and nurtured his creativity in prison, and his transition to international success upon his release. For more about Halim, visit https://www.halim-flowers.com/

Richard Cabral

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, maserati-e, richard Cabral) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, formerly incarcerated, Emmy nominated actor Richard Cabral joins Chris and E to talk about his time in prison and the work he's doing to bring awareness to the mass incarceration of marginalized youth in the USA.

Fr. Greg Boyle

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Fr. Greg Boyle, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, a legendary rehabilitation center for gang members in Los Angeles, joins Chris and E to discuss his important work giving hope to the hopeless. Hear how his work has saved thousands from lives of violence and crime.

Jerome Dixon

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz, Jerome Dixon) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E are joined by Jerome Dixon, a man who served over 21 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Hear his story of perseverance and transformation while he faced unjust incarceration as an innocent man.

Ryan Leslie

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Ryan Leslie) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Ryan Leslie joins Chris and E this week, to discuss his career as a musician and producer, his upbringing and how his pursuit of excellence is an inspiration for the incarcerated population.

Jared Nava

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz, Jared Nava) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E are joined by Jared Nava. He tells the inspirational story of his extraordinary sentencing, through his incarceration, and the way he turned his life around from within prison walls. Hear how continues to give back to the incarcerated population and about his work in criminal justice reform.

Ear Hustle 2

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Earlone Woods, Nigel Poor) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, co-founders of the incredibly popular podcast Ear Hustle, join Chris and E to discuss their live tour, the nuances of starting and running a podcast from within the walls of San Quentin State Prison, and criminal justice reform.

Killer Mike

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Killer Mike, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E are joined by rapper Killer Mike, who speaks on his unique approach and perspective from within the hip hop community. Hear how he uses his success to give back.

Sam Brown / Scott Strode

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Sam Brown, Scott Strode) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E are joined by Sam Brown, a close and powerful influence on E throughout his incarceration, and Scott Strode, founder of The Phoenix, an organization focused on using the power of the outdoors and physical activity to help those struggling with addiction.

Tina Seelig

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Tina Seelig) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E are joined by author and Stanford professor Tina Seelig to discuss how the higher education and prison education communities have a surprising amount in common. Hear how she integrates her classes at Stanford with her classes at San Quentin state prison.

Mark Schulman

podcasts@siriusxm.com (mark schulman, Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E welcome inspirational speaker Mark Schulman. Hear how his unique career as a touring drummer with major musicians prepared him to help his audiences find new ways to get motivated and stay positive,

Fair Chance Hiring Panel - Live Nation

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E feature highlights from a Fair Chance Hiring panel they hosted with leading industry professionals and friends of The Last Mile including Hoai Scott of NBCU, Jason Flom of the Innocence Project, and artist manager and activist Leila Steinberg.

Hoai Scott, SVP of HR at NBCU

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Hoai Scott, Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:08:12 +0000

This week, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at NBC Universal Hoai Scott joins Chris and E to discuss fair-chance hiring, and how their efforts in Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) are paving the way for other large corporations to do the same.

Creative Acts ft. Sabra Williams and Major Bunton

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Sabra Williams, Major Bunton, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Creative Acts co-founder and executive director Sabra Williams and Director of Programming Major Bunton join Chris and E to discuss their mission of bringing the arts into solitary confinement. Hear how learning new forms of expression helps the severely incarcerated transform into hopeful, productive people in prison, and out.

Linda Perry

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Linda Perry, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Singer Songwriter of legendary hits like 4 Non Blondes "Whats Up?", Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" and Pink's "Get the Party Started", Linda Perry joins Chris and E to talk about the hardships she faced growing up, and how her journey led to a life of creativity, hard work, and compassion for incarcerated women across the country. (Originally aired July 29th, 2023)

Nathan Hochman and Sebastian Terry

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Former federal prosecutor, US Assistant Attorney General and LA Ethics Commission President Nathan Hochman joins Chris and E to discuss the importance of having a wide perspective from both sides of the court room when approaching criminal justice reform. Also, hear from motivational speaker Sebastian Terry about his effort to bring the stories of the incarcerated population beyond the prison walls, inspiring compassion and connection from outside in. (Originally aired July 15th, 2023)

Kareem Grimes

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Kareem Grimes, Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Actor Kareem Grimes joins Chris and E this week to talk about his character Preach on the CW's "All American." Hear how his upbringing in LA neighborhoods helped influence his portrayal of this formerly incarcerated father.

Danielle Ponder

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Danielle Ponder) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Lawyer and musician Danielle Ponder joins Chris and E to discuss criminal justice reform, how her brother's incarceration inspired her to study and practice law, and her new career as a modern soul singer.

Ariel Goode and Jason Flom

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ariel Goode, Jason Flom, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Ariel Goode with The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls joins Chris and E to talk about the unique challenges of advocating for justice involved women and girls. Also, hear from former Innocence Project board member and host of the "Wrongful Conviction" podcast Jason Flom. (Originally aired June 24th, 2023)

Shaka Senghor

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Shaka Senghor, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Aloe Blacc

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Aloe Blacc, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Ken Oliver

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Ken Oliver, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

A victim of California's mass-incarcerating Three Strikes law, philanthropist Ken Oliver tells Chris and E the story of his conviction, sentencing, solitary confinement and ultimate release after studying the law and fighting for his freedom. Hear how his self-education in prison enabled him to be a leader inside, and prepared him to become an advocate outside. (Originally aired June 10th, 2023)

DeRay McKesson

podcasts@siriusxm.com (DeRay McKesson, Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

A leader in the Black Lives Matter movement, DeRay McKesson joins Chris and E to tell his story of embracing the movement, battling mis-information, and how BLM is supporting criminal justice reform.

Kevin McCracken

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Kevin McCracken, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Chief Growth Officer of The Last Mile, Kevin McCracken joins Chris and E to tell his story of transformation. Hear how Kevin turned his life around from living on the street with a debilitating addiction, through his recovery in prison and onto an incredible career advocating for fair chance employment for the formerly incarcerated.

JC Cavitt

podcasts@siriusxm.com (JC Cavitt, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Spoken word poet and TLM graduate JC Cavitt joins Chris and E to tell his story from a 25-to-life sentence to release. Hear how The Last Mile program gave him the technical and life skills he needed to be a ready for a life outside, in a totally new world. (Originally aired June 3rd, 2023)

Earlonne Woods

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Earlone Woods, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Earlonne Woods, creator and host of the podcast "Ear Hustle" joins Chris and E to tell Ear Hustle's origin story. Hear how the podcast grew from inside the walls of California's San Quentin State prison to now reaching millions of listeners. (Originally aired May 20th, 2023)

Chad Houser

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chad Houser, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Founder and CEO of Cafe Momentum in Dallas, TX, Chad Houser joins Chris and E to tell the story of when his eyes were opened to the inequities of our society, and how it inspired him to provide justice-involved youth internships that provide life and social skills, development and coaching in a real-world professional environment.

Allen Hughes

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Allen Hughes, Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Allen Hughes, storied hip hop documentarian and director of the five-part Tupac Shakur docu-series "Dear Mama", joins Chris and E to talk about telling 2Pac's story and his influence on the evolution of hip hop.

James Houston

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz, James Houston) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Chris and E discuss the rising violence and crime in cities across the US, what the origins are and the possible solutions. Also, hear TLM graduate James Houston tell his story of transformation, and all about the work he's doing with inner city kids.

Molly and Kevin Kelly

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Molly Kelly, Kevin Kelly, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Graduates of The Last Mile coding program and creators of Basic Ministries, Molly and Kevin Kelly join Chris and E to tell their stories. Hear how the TLM community enabled them to look forward to a productive and loving life together after release from prison. (Originally aired May 6th, 2023)

Aaron "Showtime" Taylor

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Maserati-E, Chris Redlitz, Aaron Showtime Taylor) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Chris and E talk with Aaron "Showtime" Taylor, who went from a 50 year sentence to a career as a professional sports broadcaster and announcer. Hear how he went from calling games on the prison yard to announcing for The Golden State Warriors.

IDOC Leadership

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Jim Bassinger, Rob Carter, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Former Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Corrections Rob Carter and Jim Bassinger, Associate Commissioner of IDOC join Chris and E for a conversation about how the IDOC, The Last Mile and other organizations are providing Indiana's incarcerated population hope for the future. Hear how Indiana is leading the charge on criminal justice reform. (Originally aired April 29, 2023)

Tulio Cardozo

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Tulio Cardozo) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

A founding TLM graduate, Tulio Cardozo, joins Chris and E to tell the harrowing story of the day he thought it was all over, what lead to that fateful day, and his remarkable rebound from a life of crime to a successful career, family and hope for the future.

50 Cent

podcasts@siriusxm.com (50 Cent, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

At a special event, 50 Cent surprises the residents of Indiana's Putnamville Correctional Facility and sits down with Chris and E to talk about his career and how TLM's Audio Video Production program can help get TLM students ready to work in the entertainment industry. Also, hear some of TLM's current AVP students. (Originally aired April 22, 2023)

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Eric Holcomb, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Telesa Howard) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb joins Chris and E for a conversation about why Indiana is the perfect state for TLM's work, and how progress is best made through public/private partnerships. Also, hear TLM graduate Telesa Howard's story of being IN prison to working FOR the Indiana Department of Corrections! (Originally aired April 15, 2023)

Arne Duncan

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Arne Duncan, Chris Redlitz, Maserati E) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Former US Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama, Arne Duncan joins Chris and E to tell his story of growing up playing basketball in Chicago. Hear how his love for his home town brought him back to tackle one of the biggest issues the city faces: gun violence.

Christina Reagle and Dan Mulligan

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Christina Reagle, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Corrections joins Chris and E to tell her own personal story of her brother's murder and how she came to not only forgive his murderer, but commit her life to the rehabilitation of people like him and incarcerated people throughout Indiana. Also, hear from Dan Mulligan, who shares a unique perspective on living and legacy as he faces his the inevitability of a terminal diagnosis.

Sean Pica

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Sean Pica, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Maserati E) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Hudson Link, Sean Pica joins Chris and E to tell his story of redemption. Hear about his crime, sentence, and his intent to maximize his time in prison. Hear how growing up in prison as one of the few literate residents emphasized his commitment to prison education. (Originally aired April 8, 2023)

David Jassy

podcasts@siriusxm.com (David Jassy, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Swedish producer and rapper David Jassy joins Chris and E to tell his story. Hear how he used music to breakdown racial and cultural barriers in prison, and the origin story of the San Quentin Mixtapes. (Originally aired on August 5, 2023)

Quincy Jones III, Leila Steinberg

Mon, 7 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Artist and producer Quincy Delight Jones III (aka QD3) and legendary hip hop manager and writer Leila Steinberg join Chris and Maserati-E to talk about their efforts to support the justice impacted, incarcerated and at-risk youth communities. Hear about their commitment to emotional education, as well as their involvement in the recent Tupac Shakur documentary "Dear Mama." (Originally aired on April 1, 2023)

Michael "Harry-O" Harris

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:57:05 +0000

Jessica Jackson

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Jessica Jackson, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:56:49 +0000

American human rights attorney and chief advocacy officer at Reform Alliance, Jessica Jackson joins TLM Radio. She tells her story of being impacted by the justice system as a new mother, and how that experience inspired her to go to college and become the advocate she is today.

Scott Budnick

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Scott Budnick, Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:41:30 +0000

Film producer, founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and CEO of One Community, Scott Budnick joins TLM Radio hosts Chris Redlitz and Maserati-E for a discussion on what inspires his involvement in criminal justice reform. With accolades from California Governor Jerry Brown and President Barack Obama, Scott is a major figure in the movement to curb mass-incarceration and recidivism.

Sway Calloway

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Maserati-E, Sway Calloway) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:40:54 +0000

TLM Radio hosts Chris Redlitz and Maserati-E catch up with The Last Mile board member and long-time friend of the organization, Sway Calloway. A legend of hip hop and pop culture broadcasting, Sway introduces Chris and E to the wide world of radio and podcasting. Get to know our hosts, hear the story of the creation of TLM, and check in with Sway as they discuss their roots in Oakland, CA and why incarceration and criminal justice reform matters so much to him and the hip hop community at-large.

The Last Mile Radio - Podcast Preview

podcasts@siriusxm.com (Chris Redlitz, Eric Abercrombie, Maserati-E) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:31:05 +0000

TLM Radio shares inspirational stories from justice-impacted people who have experienced personal transformation and amplifies the voices of influencers and agents of change in the evolution of the U.S. Justice System.